Construction labour shortages persist in Cyprus and across EU

Labour shortages in the construction sector have become a persistent challenge in both Cyprus and across the European Union .

This has prompted industry bodies such as the federation of building contractors (Oseok) to repeatedly warn policymakers that long-term structural issues, rather than short-term pressures, are undermining growth and competitiveness.

This broader backdrop has again come into focus after Oseok met Labour Minister Marinos Mousiouttas earlier this month to discuss